US Bridges

HWY 32 - 02- 16.79 over HWY 71 & U.P. R/R

Good

Little River County, Arkansas · 16.80 Mi. E. of 32&41 Int · Structure no. 000000000006930

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,562 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 32 - 02- 16.79 over HWY 71 & U.P. R/R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 32 - 02- 16.79 over HWY 71 & U.P. R/R in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,004 by 2028. The structure is 1,562 ft (476.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 32 - 02- 16.79
CrossesHWY 71 & U.P. R/R
Location16.80 Mi. E. of 32&41 Int
RouteState Highway 32
CountyLittle River County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.6552, -94.1163
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,562 ft (476.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,004 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 32 - 02- 16.79 over HWY 71 & U.P. R/R built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 32 - 02- 16.79 over HWY 71 & U.P. R/R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 32 - 02- 16.79 over HWY 71 & U.P. R/R carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HWY 32 - 02- 16.79 over HWY 71 & U.P. R/R?

The structure is 1,562 ft (476.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 32 - 02- 16.79 over HWY 71 & U.P. R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.